HighLights
  1. Kejriwal received death threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
  2. Extortion demand of Rs 7 crore made to Kejriwal.
  3. Mohali Police investigating complaint filed by MLA Jarnail Singh.

Delhi Police registered a case after AAP MLA Jarnail Singh filed a complaint, saying that he received phone calls and WhatsApp messages in which the caller threatened to kill former Delhi Chief Minister and party national convener Arvind Kejriwal and his daughter Harshita Kejriwal if they don't pay Rs 7 crore.

The Tilak Nagar MLA claimed that a death threat was issued in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The former chief minister was also asked for Rs 7 crore in extortion, he added.

The news agency, ANI, reported that Singh, who received threatening phone calls and WhatsApp messages, filed a complaint with the Mohali SSP on 6 November.

According to the complaint, the sender claimed to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter, Harshita Kejriwal, if the money was not paid.

The Mohali Police registered a case under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act. The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Sunil Kumar of the Cyber Crime Police Station.

Police are examining the suspect’s call records, IP logs and location details. The MLA has also sought security for Kejriwal and his family.


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